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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.89, 12,145.68 and 4,822.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.89, 12,145.68 and 4,822.41 is: 6,655.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.89 : 12,145.68 = 4,822.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.89/12,145.68 = 4,822.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.89x = 12,145.68 × 4,822.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.89x = 58,571,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,571,448.69/8,800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.17

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